1 Peter 1:23 cpdv — For you have been born again, not from corruptible seed, but from what is incorruptible, from the Word of God, living a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For you have been born again, not from corruptible seed, but from what is incorruptible, from the Word of God, living and remaining for all eternity. "

— 1 Peter 1:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 1 — Context

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foreknown, certainly, before the foundation of the world, and made manifest in these latter times for your sake.

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Through him, you have been faithful to God, who raised him up from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope would be in God.

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So chastise your souls with the obedience of charity, in fraternal love, and love one another from a simple heart, attentively.

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For you have been born again, not from corruptible seed, but from what is incorruptible, from the Word of God, living and remaining for all eternity.

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For all flesh is like the grass and all its glory is like the flower of the grass. The grass withers and its flower falls away.

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But the Word of the Lord endures for eternity. And this is the Word that has been evangelized to you.

1 Peter 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Peter 1:23 say?
1 Peter 1:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For you have been born again, not from corruptible seed, but from what is incorruptible, from the Word of God, living and remaining for all eternity. ”
Where is 1 Peter 1:23 in the Bible?
1 Peter 1:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1, verse 23.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 1:23.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 1:23 in?
1 Peter 1:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 1:23?
1 Peter 1:23 reads (CPDV): “For you have been born again, not from corruptible seed, but from what is incorruptible, from the Word of God, living and remaining for all eternity. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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